The Plymouth Common Council will consider establishment of a dedicated fund for proceeds from a state grant when they meet this evening. The DNR recently awarded a $50,000 Lake and River Enhancement grant for Yellow River improvements. Continue reading
Area Historians Gather in Starke County
The Starke County Museum and county historian Ed Hasnerl recently hosted a roundtable meeting of county historians. Jeanette Rooney is the Assistant Director for local history services at the Indiana Historical society. She says each of Indiana’s 92 counties has an appointed volunteer historian as part of a program co-sponsored by the Indiana Historical Society and Indiana Historical Bureau. Continue reading
INDOT, RCAC Launch Safety Campaign
The Indiana Department of Transportation and the Road Construction Awareness Corporation are teaming up in the name of highway safety. They’re adding new signs at entry points to the state and major interstate construction projects reminding motorists to “Slow Down, Save A Life” because “We’re All in This Together.” Continue reading
Dine Out for United Way Continues
Take a night off from cooking and support a good cause by visiting one of 24 restaurants taking part in this year’s Dine Out for United Way fundraiser. Continue reading
1st Source Bank Receives Industry Honor
South Bend-based 1st Source Bank is being recognized for its customer experience. Retail banking research firm MSR Group says the bank has the best branches in the Midwest. Continue reading
Road Rage Suspect Arrested
A Mishawaka man faces charges in Marshall County after an alleged Friday morning road rage incident on U.S. 31. Continue reading
Multiple Charges Filed Against Accused Shoplifter
A Plymouth man faces multiple charges after he allegedly fled from a police officer attempting to stop him after a report of shoplifting.
Plymouth Police responded to Martin’s Supermarket on Thursday afternoon for a report of a man who had just taken an item from the store. The officer spotted him running north near Berkley Street and chased him into an open garage on Wilson Street. Continue reading
Escapee Apprehended, Jailed in Marshall County
A woman Marshall County authorities allege escaped from home detention earlier this week is back in jail. Continue reading
Ancilla College Offers Four-Week Winter Term
Ancilla College is giving students the opportunity to earn extra college credit over the holiday break. The college is offering an accelerated online version of five courses during its second annual winter term. Continue reading
Driver Arrested After Hitting Tree
A Plymouth man faces an operating while intoxicated charge following a single-vehicle crash. It happened just before midnight Wednesday in the 800 block of North Oak Drive. Continue reading
INDOT Prepares for Winter Operations
INDOT officials are ready for the onset of ice and snow. Plymouth Sub-district Operations Manager Stacy Flick says they’ve been going doing preventive maintenance on all equipment and stocking their salt barns. He says the drivers are ready to go as well. Continue reading
Starke and Pulaski Counties Partner for Workforce Training Program
Starke and Pulaski Counties are working together to expand adult workforce training. Continue reading
Ancilla Offers Lifeline to Prospective ITT Students
Prospective ITT Technical Institute students have another higher education option close to home. The Carmel-based for-profit college announced earlier this week it is suspending new admissions at its South Bend campus.
Local Resources Available to Help with Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Continue reading
Many Indiana Colleges to Waive Application Fees Tomorrow
Indiana students are being encouraged to continue their education beyond high school, and many colleges are making it a little bit easier to do that. Continue reading
Caucus Scheduled to Fill Bremen Council Vacancy
Republican Party officials in Marshall County will caucus on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 5 p.m. to fill a vacancy on the Bremen Town Council. Continue reading
More Marshall County Records to be Digitized
Efforts to digitize documents going back to 1836 are continuing in Marshall County. Recorder Marlene Mahler asked the County Commissioners Monday to approve a contract with Fidlar Technologies to scan the deed books dating back as far as the county’s founding in 1836 up through 1960, as well as the deed index books through 1957. Continue reading
Culver School Board Adopts Budget
The Culver Community School Board voted to adopt the 2016 budget during its meeting Monday. Continue reading
INDOT Repairing Cracks on Highways
With the winter season coming up, the Indiana Department of Transportation says to be on the lookout for crews sealing and filling cracks in the pavement on area highways. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Cut Ribbon for Freedom Park
Plymouth residents of all ages and abilities now have a playground to enjoy. City officials cut the ribbon for Freedom Park at Packard Woods last evening. Mayor Mark Senter says it’s a great addition to the city.
“It’s all inclusive. Any child can come and play, whether they’re in a wheelchair or if they are mentally handicapped. They can still have a blast here, along with their friends.” Continue reading
